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What is Demario McCall’s role in 2018?

Ohio State will have no shortage of playmakers on its offense in 2018, and that includes Demario McCall. A key member of Ohio State’s 2016 recruiting class, McCall had his 2017 season thrown off track by a nagging groin injury.

With McCall’s ability and upside, he shouldn’t be ruled out in any competition for a meaningful role. He can line up in multiple positions, and he certainly has the kind of top-end speed and elusiveness that Ohio State loves to utilize in the power-spread system. His versatility should only help to get McCall involved. He certainly has the capability of being a dangerous weapon, but the Buckeyes don’t exactly have a shortage of those.

Ohio State looking strong in 2018 ‘way-too-early’ rankings

Most major college football outlets have released some type of “way-too-early” top 25 for the 2018 season. Ohio State is a common thread in each top five. The Buckeyes will be viewed as one of the top teams in the nation entering next year. Here’s a roundup of where the Buckeyes stand in those “too early” rankings.

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